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Finding the Third Proportional to 386,995.69 and 569,118.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 386,995.69 and 569,118.38 is: 836,949.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,995.69 : 569,118.38 = 569,118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,995.69/569,118.38 = 569,118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,995.69x = 569,118.38 × 569,118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,995.69x = 323,895,724,762.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,895,724,762.64/386,995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,949.18

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